National Biosafety Month 2018: Promoting a culture of safety
During 2018's National Biosafety Month, you are encouraged to focus attention on biosafety policies and practices. Investigators and laboratory managers can raise biosafety awareness, discuss the…
Universities get surprise visits from hazardous waste regulators
Several universities in the northwest have been subjected to unannounced regulatory inspections recently by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or by the Washington State Department of Ecology…
Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs
The Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs guidance only applies on a low slope roof (4:12 or less) when traditional fall protection systems cannot be used, such as a 42-inch parapet…
Specific Chemical Hazards
Chemicals are used in laboratories, maker spaces, shops and other areas across campus. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides information and guidance on safe practices for…
Safety Data Sheet Template
Use a Safety Data Sheet Template (Word) if synthesizing a hazardous chemical. The PI or manager must generate a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliant label and safety data sheet…
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments are guidelines to assist those planning and holding a science, technology, engineering, arts and/or math (STEAM)…
Request for Fetal Radiation Monitoring (Form 9)
Use this form to confidentially request a fetal dosimeter.
Occupational Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy
There is potential for the embryo or fetus to be exposed during procedures such as fluoroscopy, radiation therapy, or working with sealed or unsealed radioactive materials. If desired, a…
UW Seattle Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan
The UW Seattle Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan details procedures for protecting storm water quality on the Seattle campus.
Read more about stormwater management on the…
Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet
The information in the Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington.
UW LOTO Field Procedure
For equipment and systems that are not routinely repaired or serviced, or require partial shutdowns, and where change management of practices are not robust, then the UW LOTO Field Procedure…
Staying Safe in Shops Poster
The Staying Safe in Shops poster is available in hardcopy format from the Shop Safety Program.
Heating Devices Focus Sheet
Many labs and shops use at least one type of heating device, such as ovens, hot plates, heating mantles and tapes, and oil baths. Heating materials, especially chemicals, present a number of…
UW Fall Protection Program Manual
The UW Fall Protection Program Manual provides guidance for protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering…
Fall Protection
The University of Washington is committed to protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering controls, safe work practices,…
Space Heaters and Other Temporary Portable Heaters
In the event a heating system fails, or there is inadequate heat to an area, every effort should be made to correct the problem with building heating before using temporary or portable heat…
Select the correct PPE to protect against eye hazards
Several recent incidents have occurred at the University in which a chemical or infectious material splashed or splattered into the eye because the individual was not wearing the correct…
Lab animal allergens: Nothing to sneeze about
Lab animal allergens can be a serious health concern for those who work with animals at the UW; it’s important to understand the health risks and how to protect yourself. Environmental Health &…